Impactful Children’s Support Worker — Flexible Shifts & Training

Paragon Social Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is recruiting Children’s Support Workers across the West Midlands to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for children in local authority care. You will support daily routines, meals, education, and life skills while advocating for the child’s voice.

The role requires empathy, resilience, and a flexible schedule including sleep-ins, weekends, and travel as needed. DBS checks and a driving licence are part of the requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, paid or voluntary.
• Full UK driving licence and own car.
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience.
• Flexible approach including waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to keep young people safe and supported.
• Build positive relationships and promote healthy routines.
• Prepare meals, support education, and encourage life skills.
• Advocate for the voice of the child and ensure they feel heard.

Skills

Child care experience

Patience & resilience

Empathy & communication

Flexible schedule

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care is recruiting Children’s Support Workers across the West Midlands to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for children in local authority care. You will support daily routines, meals, education, and life skills while advocating for the child’s voice.

The role requires empathy, resilience, and a flexible schedule including sleep-ins, weekends, and travel as needed. DBS checks and a driving licence are part of the requirements.